HUNTING– The 2012 Washington State Duck Calling Championship is Aug. 25, sponsored by the Washington Waterfowl Association, Yakima Valley Chapter.

The event, a qualifier for international competition, will be held at Columbia Park in Kennewick. Contests include:

• Washington state Duck Calling Championship, open only to Washington residents. 
• Washington State Goose, open only to Washington residents.

Winners will qualify for the World Duck Calling Championship in Stuggart, Ark.

The event also will seven additional open divisions for duck and goose calling, plus contests for two-person duck and goose, peewee and junior divisions.

Info and registration: Abel A. Cortina (509)786-9196.